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CHRIS HERRING, FTCC Systems Security &
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FTCC designated as National Center of Academic Excellence in
Cyber Defense Two-Year Education
by CHRIS HERRING
EDUCATION
Fayetteville Technical
Community College's
Systems Security &
Analysis program is a
concentration under the
information technology
major. This curriculum
provides individuals with
the skills required to ana-
lyze and implement effec-
tive, comprehensive infor-
mation security controls.
Upon completion of the
program, students receive
an associate degree in
System Security & Analysis and will be well equipped
to enter the growing field of cyber security.
Alumni of this program have gone on to work for
companies including the city of Fayetteville, Dell,
and Cisco.
The National Security Agency and the Department
of Homeland Security have designated FTCC as a
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber
Defense Two-Year Education. This designation is
known by the acronym CAE2Y. FTCC's Systems
Security & Analysis program offers students a diverse
educational opportunity by exposing them to materi-
als from several academic partners, such as Cisco,
CompTIA, EC-Council, Palo Alto, and Red Hat.
The Systems Security &
Analysis department is also
a member of the National
CyberWatch Center, a Data
Privacy Day champion, and
a National Cyber Security
Awareness Month champion.
The Department partners with
the Fayetteville/Fort Bragg chap-
ter of the Information Systems
Security Association.
Fayetteville Tech offers a broad
range of programs of study lead-
ing to the award of associate
degrees, certificates and diplo-
mas. Many educational choices are available in
the field of computer and information technology,
where graduates can seek employment as design-
ers, developers, testers, support technicians, system
administrators and programmers. Specialty areas
include business intelligence, database services,
healthcare informatics, security and more.
Specific program areas to explore at FTCC
include CISCO Networking Academy, Computer
Programming & Development, Cyber Defense
Education Center, Database Management,
Digital Media Technology, Game & Interactive
Programming, Mobile & Web Programming,
Network Management, PC Support & Services,
Systems Security & Analysis, and Simulation &
Game Development. Within each of these program
areas are additional specialty programs of study,
which allow students broad choices for expansion
in becoming well equipped for a great career in the
computer technology field.
Fall eight-week classes begin Oct. 18, and the
spring semester begins Jan. 14. For students inter-
ested in pursuing an exciting career in a high-
demand field, FTCC is the smart choice for educa-
tion in computer and information technology. Visit
www.faytechcc.edu to apply now and begin the
enrollment process.
For more information about the program, visit
www.faytechcc.edu/academics/computer-informa-
tion-technology-programs/systems-security-analy-
sis. Call 910-678-8509 or email herringc@faytechcc.
edu with questions about pursuing Systems Security
& Analysis education at FTCC.
FTCC's Cyber Defense Education Center also has
information concerning the program, ISSA meetings
and other current events. Visit www.faytechcc.edu/
academics/computer-information-technology-pro-
grams/cyber-defense-education-center to access
that information.
Alumni of this program have gone on to work
for companies including Dell and Cisco.
